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Peaceful Marshfront Retreat w/ Water Vie...

There is something special about marshfront living on the Crystal Coast. The marsh has a magic all its own—the grasses catch the sun and seem to glow from within, birds drift overhead on the breeze, and the landscape shifts gently with the tide...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Beaufort's Pink Paradise, Spacious home,...

Welcome to Beaufort’s Pink Heaven, a bright and cavernous 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom vacation rental in historic Beaufort, North Carolina. Thoughtfully designed for huge families and groups, this inviting single-level roomy home blends comfort, appeal...

  • Beaufort
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

Mama's Cottage: 6 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Oce...

Mama’s Cottage is a handsome Cape Cod-style, 6-bedroom, 2-bath oceanview home located in the beautiful town of Atlantic Beach. This inviting coastal getaway is just a short walk from beach access and only mins. away from local stores, eateries...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...

North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

The aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is a top rated attraction for Crystal Coast visitors of all ages. A fascinating destination for kids and adults alike, the sprawling coastal facility, located along the Bogue Sound on Roosevelt Drive, is an...

Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area

Take a walk on Pine Knoll Shores' wild side with a visit to the pristine, undeveloped Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area, an expansive 265 acre nature preserve, conveniently located next to the town's most visited attraction, the North Carolina...